Everyone knows that at two or three years of age our domestic cats are already becoming completely adult animals. It is accepted to compare the first feline year of life with about 15 human, and then all subsequent - go one to four. Accordingly, a ten-year-old cat can be called a real pensioner, who already needs more careful care and veterinary services than his young counterparts.
Breeds of cats of centenarians:
- Thai . Although the average age they are 10-14 years old, but 20-year-olds among them are also quite a lot. They are very clever and will stick their noses into all the household matters. Thais are good at training, they can easily learn to open doors. For those who are looking for fluffy friends for their children - this is the right option.
- Siamese . These beautiful and independent creations are known to almost everyone. This breed has long been popular all over the world. Cats are strongly attached to good and loving owners, and may even be jealous of them to other pets. Well feel when you are not in the mood, and rejoice when they pay attention. Many of them reach the age of 20 years, respectable for cats.
- Japanese Bobtail . Their images you can find in the temples on the ancient imperial engravings. They are rather unpretentious, faithful and intelligent, there are almost no molts in bobtails. They can live up to 18 years. These cats are fond of swimming, and adore fish. It is a pity that this breed still belongs to rare species.
- Asian longhair . Tiffany, as they are often called, quickly become favorites in the family. They can even bother their owners by chasing them at every turn. These cats are very talkative creatures, they like coziness and comfortable surroundings, although Tiffany never avoids exploring the garden or the neighborhood of the house, being very curious creatures. It is believed that 18 years for them is not the limit.
- Asian short-haired . Their short coat almost does not require care, and they coexist with almost all other domestic pets without much trouble. Although our Asians are quite sociable, but they are completely unobtrusive. These affectionate creatures often live up to 20 years.
- Asian Tabby . This breed of cats - active and life-loving animals, easily accustomed to a new place. Tabby is notable for his excellent health and rarely gets sick. Among them there are a huge number of long-livers, who have reached twenty years and more.
- Devon Rex . These cats immediately charm themselves with an extraordinarily spiritualized look. Without a human society, they can not stay for long. If you allow a devon, he will not practically leave you for a minute. But a delicate creature will immediately understand when his company bored the owner, and quietly withdraws to the side. With good care, they live on average 15-18 years.
- Manx tailless . The Manxes, as a result of a long selection, did not forget that they are predators. Catching a bird or a mouse for them is a favorite activity. Kittens very quickly reach the size of an adult animal. Almost all cats of this breed like to look at water and adore sitting in the bathroom, although they do not particularly like to swim. Some of them even manage to lower the water in the toilet to watch the flow of water. Among Men's cats, there are also sometimes 20-year-olds.
How old is the oldest cat?
In the English county of Lestershire is located a small town of Turnbee. It was here that the Guinness Book of Records managed to find the oldest cat named Blackie, who lived to her 25th birthday. This cat is a long-liver with good care can try to break the record of other "veterans". One Texas cat was lucky enough to live up to 38 years old. So far no one has succeeded in surpassing it. In different breeds, the average life expectancy can vary greatly. Representatives of Oriental breeds live somewhat longer than their European counterparts, although normal care and high-quality nutrition always played the most decisive role in this matter.